Spring Public Policy Clerk — Legislative Research (DC)

Arnold & Porter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter’s Legislative and Public Policy clerkship in Washington, DC is a paid spring program for current undergraduates (juniors/seniors) focusing on government policy and advocacy. The role runs in-person, hybrid schedule, 37.5 hours/week, mid-January to late-April.

The position pays $18.40 per hour and offers exposure to multiple areas of public policy in a leading law firm environment. Applicants should have strong writing skills and an interest in public policy; prior

Qualifications

• Applicants must demonstrate strong writing skills and an interest in public policy as a future career path.
• Previous government-related experience is recommended, although not required.
• Clerkship is available only in Washington, DC and will be in-person mostly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health care, trade, tech, energy, education, financial services, appropriations, and defense policy developments.
• Draft background research and client memos related to legislative efforts and regulatory policy.
• Shadow teams for congressional, regulatory, and administrative stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Education

Undergraduate student (junior or senior)

Job description

Arnold & Porter’s Legislative and Public Policy clerkship in Washington, DC is a paid spring program for current undergraduates (juniors/seniors) focusing on government policy and advocacy. The role runs in-person, hybrid schedule, 37.5 hours/week, mid-January to late-April.

The position pays $18.40 per hour and offers exposure to multiple areas of public policy in a leading law firm environment. Applicants should have strong writing skills and an interest in public policy; prior